ziekenzuster

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of zieke +‎ -n- +‎ zuster.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzi.kə(n)ˌzʏs.tər/
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  • Hyphenation: zie‧ken‧zus‧ter

Noun

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ziekenzuster f (plural ziekenzusters, diminutive ziekenzustertje n, masculine ziekenbroeder)

  1. female nurse (woman who provides medical care for the ill)
    Synonyms: pleegzuster, verpleegster, zuster
  2. member of a religious sisterhood (usually a nun) who provides care for the ill

Usage notes

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(female nurse): See usage notes at zuster.